Jan. jobs report indicates labor market's uncanny balance

US jobs report today: Employers added 143,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate at 4%
The unemployment rate, which is calculated from a separate survey, fell from 4.1% to 4%, an eight-month low, the Labor Department said Friday.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
First Jobs Report Of 2025: Labor Market Still Solid
The Labor Department has released its first jobs report of the year, covering January 2025. It shows that payrolls grew by 143,000 - somewhat lower than economists’ expectations of 175,000. On the other hand, payroll growth for the end of 2024 was revised up quite a bit. Over the past 3 months, payroll growth has averaged a very strong 234,000.
January jobs report: Healthy labor market expected, but revisions bear watching
Economists are expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. The January report includes annual benchmark revisions and updates to models that could affect the data.
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What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses
A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.
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Analysis of US Jobs Report for January
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January jobs report indicates labor market's uncanny balance
The U.S. labor market started 2025 — and President Trump's term — in a state of uncanny balance. Why it matters: Unemployment is low and steady, and job growth is chugging consistently forward. It's an environment that allows policymakers at the Federal Reserve and beyond to be patient in deciding what to do next.
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